Lu Dai raised his eyebrows when he heard this, and was very shocked.
He knew that Kuai Liang, whom he worked for, had always been a man of foresight and courage. However, the current overall environment in Qingzhou is not conducive to continuing to send troops, but Kuai Liang is still willing to do so.
Lu Dai looked serious and asked, "Your Majesty, is it appropriate to send troops now?"
Kuai Liang smiled and said, "What's inappropriate?"
Lu Dai looked very serious and explained calmly: "First of all, winter has already entered a large area in Qingzhou. Although October in previous years was also cold, it is not as cold as this year."
"It is very inappropriate to continue marching in the cold weather. After all, many soldiers in the army are infected with the wind and cold. If they continue to fight, the wind and cold will easily turn into diseases. At that time, it will be more difficult to fight."
"It's the impact of climate."
"Second, I have taken control of Qingzhou, but Qingzhou is not yet completely stable, and the local area is also in a state of decline."
"Continue to march into Qingzhou. Although we can take advantage of Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan to fight, we will catch him off guard. But at the moment, if we start a large-scale war, it will easily cause Yuan Shao to go south."
Lu Dai said seriously: "I believe that the first step is to take control of Qingzhou, stabilize all parts of Qingzhou, and survive this year's cold winter. According to the current trend, this year's cold winter will be very difficult."
Kuai Liang stroked his beard and praised: "Your analysis is a mature strategy."
Lu Dai noticed Kuai Liang's posture and said, "Do you still want to attack Jizhou?"
Kuai Liang nodded and said: "We must take this opportunity to invade Jizhou. However, I have no plans to start a large-scale war."
Lu Dai asked: "What do you plan to do?"
Kuai Liang chuckled and said: "The current arrangement is for our elite to go north from Pingyuan County, go directly to Leling County in the north of Pingyuan County, and enter Chonghe County in the southernmost part of Bohai County."
"I want to seize Chonghe County, establish a foothold in Bohai County, and build Chonghe County into a bridgehead for us to invade Jizhou."
"To the north of Bohai is Youzhou. If we capture Bohai County next, we can be connected with Youzhou. Of course, in order not to further irritate Yuan Shao, I will only capture Chonghe County and will not expand."
"If Yuan Shao is afraid and wants to withdraw his troops from Youzhou to attack Chonghe County, or if Yecheng wants to send troops to attack, I will take this opportunity to hold on and consume Yuan Shao's troops bit by bit."
"After all, I have mastered Qingzhou. From Xuzhou to Qingzhou, and then from Qingzhou to Chonghe County, I can continuously replenish food and grass."
"Even some troops are stationed in Pingyuan County, Leling County and Chonghe County respectively. They are the horns of each other and can form a defense line. While we are holding back Yuan Shao, we will further slowly control Qingzhou."
After Lu Dai heard this, he suddenly realized that he thought Kuai Liang was going to start a large-scale war.
Unexpectedly, they only captured Chonghe County.
It would be more subtle if we only conquered Chonghe County. On the one hand, it can be used to attack Yuan Shao and make Jin panic; on the other hand, it will have little impact on itself.
The initiative lies with Wu State.
Kuai Liang can take advantage of Xuzhou to provide continuous support to the front.
Lu Dai bowed his hands and said with sincerity, "I will make you wise!"
Kuai Liang smiled and said, "Don't you object?"
"No objection."
Lu Dai said: "The envoy's arrangement is very reasonable and meets the needs of the governor of Zhou Dynasty. He hopes that you can coordinate and contain Yuan Shao's army to prevent Yuan Shao's army left in Yecheng from rushing to aid Xiahou Dun. We will win the coincidence. It will cause Yecheng to be shaken. It doesn't matter whether Yuan Shao comes or not."
Kuai Liang praised: "That's what it means."
Lu Dai thought for a while and asked, "Your Majesty, how can we attack Chonghe County?"
Kuai Liang looked at Lu Dai who was asking, especially Lu Dai who looked thoughtful, obviously thinking about it. He said, "Do you have any strategy to defeat the enemy?"
Lu Dai looked confident and said quickly: "We have been stationed in Pingyuan County for some time. During this period, Yuan Jun's spies on the border noticed that we had no further actions and relaxed their vigilance. They did not think that we would make a surprise attack."
"In this case, we will follow the plan, not take the initiative to attack, hide our whereabouts, and send troops to quietly go north."
"I suggest that we arrange for General Huang Zhong to quietly go north with his army and raid Chonghe County. With the current strength of the troops and the presence of Zang Ba's powerful army, it will be easy to raid Chonghe County."
Lu Dai said seriously: "Only by surprise can you win quickly."
Kuai Liang listened to Lu Dai's suggestion, his eyes were even more approving, and said: "The one who knows me is Ding Gong. This time we raided Chonghe County, we adopted the strategy of quietly raiding. But this time, we don't need to mobilize Huang Zhong. Let Zang Ba go and make some meritorious deeds."
Lu Dai said: "I will make you wise."
Kuai Liang ordered: "Go write a letter and reply to Zhou Yu, saying that I will seize Chonghe County in the southernmost part of Bohai County, contain Yuan's army for him, and let him attack Xiahou Dun."
"Here!"
Lu Dai answered with cupped hands.
Kuai Liang waved his hand. After Lu Dai retreated, Kuai Liang ordered someone to call Zang Ba.
Zang Ba entered the tent, clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty."
Kuai Liang motioned Zang Ba to sit down and said: "Xuan Gao, you did not continue to attack Jizhou during this period. Instead, you stayed in Pingyuan County to govern the place and stabilize the situation in Qingzhou. As a result, you failed to make achievements on the battlefield, but you have Complain?"
Zang Ba looked serious and said quickly: "Reporting to your Majesty, Mo will not be the kind of person who only knows how to fight. He understands that it is easy to conquer territory but difficult to govern a place. It is the right thing for your Majesty to govern Qingzhou and stabilize people's hearts. There will be no complaints.”
He was completely convinced by Kuai Liang.
Kuai Liang's plan is very far-reaching, and governing Qingzhou is not what he is best at.
Kuai Liang nodded and said: "I have just received news from the Governor of Zhou Dynasty, and also learned about the king's further situation in Yizhou."
Zang Ba quickly asked: "Did everyone win?"
Kuai Liang said: "You are right, they have all won. The king killed Cao Chun, killed Xiliang Ma Teng, and subdued Xiliang Han Sui, further expanding the results. Now Cao Cao has retreated to Guanzhong, Hanzhong and even Yizhou. All will be brought under the king’s rule.”
hiss!
Zang Ba took a breath.
The King of Wu is indeed powerful, and he is indeed a worthy scholar despite his great reputation.
Cao Cao, a battle-hardened man, was defeated once again. King Wu was the master of destiny.
Serving for Wu State is the wisest decision.
Zang Ba's eyes were filled with joy and he said loudly: "The King of Wu captured Hanzhong. Could it be that the Governor of Zhou also captured Yanzhou?"
Kuai Liang nodded again and said: "The Governor of Zhou took Yingchuan, Chenliu, Jiyin County, Shanyang County, Jibei Kingdom and other places, and Yu Jin evacuated from Taishan County. Governor Zhou probably took over Taishan County. At present, Yu Jin has retreated into Dongjun, and only Xiahou Dun and Yu Jin are left in Yanzhou. The governor of Zhou is about to seize Dongjun."
Zang Ba became even more excited and excited, and said happily: "As expected of Zhou Yu, he is indeed amazing."
Kuai Liang smiled and said: "They are all great kings and saints."
Zang Ba said: "Your Majesty, Sheng Ming."
Suddenly his eyes lit up and he asked: "Do you want to further attack Jizhou and continue northward with Zhou Yu to capture Jizhou?"
Kuai Liang looked at Zang Ba, but did not answer directly, but asked: "What do you think?"
